What happens when they use echolink, or their own equipment and ID as
someone else? I think that's what caused the fallout of I-link, as they
didn't require passwords, and didn't validate on anything like echolink
does. I assume the same thing happens if they used a repeater or an internet
connection that eventually terminates in RF.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 1:20 PM
Subject: Re: concerns when transmitting in a hospital
> Yes, it is illegal for them to use your station to transmit when you are
not
> "in control". An unlicensed op can transmit as long as you are in
control.
>
> Also, although I have an Extra Class, another ham operating my station can
> only operate in his license classification. Operating privileges are
attached
> to the Operator License, not the Station License.
> Steve
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 3:05 PM
> Subject: Re: concerns when transmitting in a hospital
>
>
> >Isn't it illegal for unlicensed people to transmit period? I know
> >of a friend that wants to play with irlp, and he says he's buying a
> >radio like mine, no license though. I don't like the idea much, but
> >I don't want him using my call on the air, especially on a repeater.
> Message-Id:
> <20040511130559.USDE16168.imf19aec.mail.bellsouth.net@[68.212.97.139]>
>
> I wouldn't either, and should I for one ever hear that unlicensed
> folks were in essence acting as control ops and initiating
> transmissions through such a mode as irlp or echolink I'd be the first
> to protest to the fcc.
>
> IF we're allowing unlicensed folks to initiate radio transmissions
> using such modes than they're no different from MIcrosoft netmeeting
> or something.
>
> TEll your friend to get a license or don't transmit, it's that simple.
>
>
>
>
> Richard Webb
>
> Electric Spider Productions
> "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
>
> --- Benjamin Franklin, NOvember 1755 from the
> Historical review of Pennsylvania
>
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